Quick Mulled Wine

On a cold, bleak day, this is ideal as a pre-dinner drink. This quantity makes 2 generous serves, or 4 small serves. Freshly squeezed orange juice, of course, is ideal - but you can get away with bottled orange juice.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup brandy
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  pinch nutmeg

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a heatproof jug (or in a saucepan).
2. You can alter the proportion of orange juice to red wine according to taste.
3. Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (or heat in a saucepan on the stove) until hot but NOT BOILING.
4. Stir.
5. Pour into wine glasses and serve.